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Bird's eye view

Mbali

Stayed at: Gweda Lodge

Gorgeous and comfortable

The lodge is as in the pictures, gorgeous and comfortable. All amenities were great.

Bird's eye view

Gugulethu

Stayed at: Gweda Lodge

Exceptional service

Everything was exceptional. Chef Donald was a great chef and host! The game drive was the cherry on top!

Accommodation Description

Gweda Lodge is a luxurious, full-board lodge situated within the renowned Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. Designed to accommodate up to 16 guests, the lodge features five air-conditioned, en-suite bedrooms. Four of these are located on the ground floor, each with king-size beds and additional child-only beds, while the fifth is a spacious loft suite with four single beds, its own bathroom, and a private balcony with beautiful bushveld views.


The open-plan living area boasts a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a solid wood table, and a comfortable lounge with leather couches and a fireplace. Entertainment options include a pool table, air hockey, and table tennis. Large sliding doors open onto an expansive wooden deck featuring a private swimming pool, sun loungers, and a boma area with a braai and pizza oven, perfect for dining under the stars. The full-board rate includes the convenience of a private chef available to prepare meals upon request. Daily housekeeping ensures a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Setting Description

Located in the heart of the Waterberg region, Gweda Lodge offers an immersive bushveld experience within the Big Five Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. The lodge is surrounded by rolling hills, natural streams, and diverse wildlife, enabling guests to observe animals such as elephants, lions, and giraffes in their natural habitat.


The reserve offers a range of diverse activities, including guided game drives, birdwatching, mountain biking, hiking, and spa treatments. Guests can also enjoy facilities like tennis courts, squash, putt-putt, and a bush pub. The tranquil setting, combined with the lodge's luxurious amenities, makes Gweda Lodge an ideal destination for families, groups, or anyone seeking a serene escape into the bush.

What We Love

  • -Accommodates up to 16 guests, ideal for families and groups
  • -Private swimming pool and deck with stunning bushveld views
  • -Fully equipped kitchen with the option of a private chef
  • -Entertainment facilities including pool table, air hockey, and table tennis
  • -Access to a variety of activities within Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

Activities

Guided game drives

Guided game drives

self-drive safaris

self-drive safaris

Mountain biking

Mountain biking

Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails

Spa treatments

Spa treatments

Location

Section 15 Boekenhoutplaat 701, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela, Bela, 0480

How to get there

From O.R. Tambo International Airport: 1. Head southeast on DropOff Zone Rd toward Pick Up Zone Rd for 9 m. 2. Use the left lane to keep left for 400 m. 3. Continue onto O.R. Tambo Airport Rd for 71 m. 4. Keep left to stay on O.R. Tambo Airport Rd for 290 m. 5. Continue straight onto To Freight Complex for 1.6 km. 6. Continue onto Voortrekker Rd for 650 m. 7. Turn right following signs for R21/Pretoria and continue for 550 m. 8. Merge onto R21 and drive for 32.9 km. 9. Use the second lane from the left to take exit 134 for N1 North toward Polokwane (Toll road) for 1.7 km. 10. Merge onto N1 and continue for 88.8 km. 11. Take exit 224 toward R576/Bela Bela/R516/R101/Settlers/Codrington for 500 m. 12. Turn left and drive for 2.5 km. 13. Turn right onto R101 and continue for 17.9 km. 14. Slight left toward Potgieter Rd for 53 m. 15. Slight left onto Potgieter Rd for 100 m. 16. Turn right onto Ritchie Rd for 220 m. 17. Turn left onto Voortrekker Rd for 52 m. 18. Use the middle lane to stay on Voortrekker Rd for 750 m. 19. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Rooiberg Rd for 230 m. 20. Continue onto R516 for 26.5 km. 21. Turn right and drive for 1.1 km. 22. Turn left and continue for 120 m. 23. Turn right and proceed for 54 m. 24. Slight right and continue for 1.1 km. 25. Turn left and drive for 750 m. 26. Slight left and continue for 200 m. 27. Continue straight for 900 m. 28. Continue straight again for 190 m. 29. Turn right and drive for 300 m. 30. Turn left and continue for 1.0 km. 31. Keep left for 1.7 km. 32. Turn right and continue for 550 m. The destination, Gweda Lodge, Section 15 Boekenhoutplaat 701, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, BelaBela, will be on the left.

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